Roblox’s Garden Game Just Blew Up—More Players Than Fortnite?! Here’s What’s Going On

Roblox’s Grow a Garden Breaks Records with Summer Update—And It’s Not Slowing Down Roblox 的《Grow a Garden》破纪录爆火：夏季更新上线，热度还在飙升

Grow a Garden just flipped the switch on its 1.11.0 Summer Update—and things are getting wild. What started as a quirky farming sim with a handful of seeds and a loyal fanbase just pulled in 21.3 million concurrent players. That’s not a typo. It’s now the most-played game in video game history at once, pushing well past Fortnite’s pandemic-era peak of 15.3 million.

If that wasn’t enough, the numbers just a few days ago were “only” 16.4 million. And yes, it’s still climbing.

《Grow a Garden》的1.11.0夏季更新刚一上线，热度就冲上了天。这款最初只是个小众种菜模拟游戏，如今居然吸引了2130万名玩家同时在线。没看错，真的是史上同时在线人数最多的游戏，连巅峰时期的《堡垒之夜》都被甩在了后头（当年高光是1530万）。

更离谱的是，就在几天前，它的并发人数“才”1640万——现在还在继续上涨中。

So what’s behind this sudden bloom?

The Update That Changed Everything

The new Summer update is more than just cosmetic tweaks. It’s a full-blown content storm. There’s a fresh batch of seeds—from prickly pears to pineapples—and a jungle’s worth of pets (crabs, flamingos, even a mimic octopus). Add in new weather effects, wild mutations, craftable gear, and timed community events, and you’ve got a game that’s become something of a digital summer camp.

Every hour, the Summer Harvest kicks off. It’s chaotic, colorful, and surprisingly strategic. The more summer crops you and other players chuck into the cart during the 10-minute event, the better your loot. Hit 1,000 points and you start unlocking rare rewards—some pulled from past events. A perfect example of why this game’s kept players coming back.

是什么让这款游戏突然爆发？

一次内容更新直接点燃全场

这次夏季更新远远不止是换了点皮肤，它几乎把整个游戏焕了个新。新增的种子从刺梨到凤梨一应俱全，还有海量萌宠（螃蟹、火烈鸟，甚至还有拟态章鱼）。配合天气系统、突变机制、可合成装备，还有每小时一次的限时社区活动，整个游戏变成了一个数字版的夏日乐园。

尤其是“夏季丰收”活*，每小时准时上线。10分钟内你要和其他玩家把尽可能多的夏季作物塞进货车，得分越高，拿到的奖励越稀有（1000分起步才算达标）。老玩家应该能认出一些回归的旧道具。就是这种“随机+合作+限时”模式，把人死死地黏住了。

A Simple Premise That’s Evolved

At its core, Grow a Garden hasn’t changed its premise. You get a patch of dirt, 20 Sheckles (yes, that’s the currency), and a couple of seed options. What happens after that is entirely up to you. And thanks to idle growth, your garden keeps going even when you log off.

Behind the curtain, the game has evolved far past its humble start. Originally created by a 16-year-old solo dev, Grow a Garden is now backed by DoBig Studios and Jandel’s Splitting Point team—names familiar to seasoned Roblox players.

简单玩法，也能长成大树

《Grow a Garden》的玩法其实很单纯：给你一块地和20个游戏币（叫“Sheckles”），你买几颗萝卜种子种下去，其他就看你怎么玩。就算你不在线，农作物也会慢慢长大。

而这款游戏的成长经历本身也挺励志。最初是一个16岁少年独自开发的项目，如今已经有了DoBig Studios和Jandel 的团队 Splitting Point的加入，形成了完整的创作生态圈。

Why It’s Working

Grow a Garden’s meteoric rise isn’t luck. It’s smart, fast-moving updates, wildly social in-game events (there was a live DJ set and a mass dance party, by the way), and a loop that rewards casual and hardcore play equally. It doesn’t hurt that the game feels alive: weather changes, timed bonuses, and rare mutations give every login a sense of unpredictability.

IGN recently called it “the biggest game you’ve probably never heard of”—which isn’t wrong. While Grow a Garden doesn’t scream for attention with flashy ads or celebrity crossovers, it quietly built a world players wanted to return to. Then, it exploded.

为何它会成功？

这次成功不是靠运气。《Grow a Garden》的爆发源于更新节奏稳、玩法花样多、社区氛围强。例如：请来DJ开演唱会、组织千人蹦迪活动之类的事情它都做过。而它的玩法既能打动休闲玩家，又足够吸引硬核玩家深入挖掘。

IGN 最近一篇报道就说：“这可能是你没听说过，但却是当前最火的游戏。”这话没夸张——没有明星联动、没有大手笔广告，《Grow a Garden》靠的是内容驱动和用户粘性，在悄悄地席卷整个 Roblox 平台。

Highlights from the Patch

New Plants: Loquat, Kiwi, Bell Pepper, Rosy Delight, and more

New Pets: Mimic Octopus, Macaw, Crab, Orangutan—and eight+ surprises

New Items: Tanning Mirror, Paradise Egg, Summer Seed Pack, and more

New Events: Heat Wave, Tornadoes, Gales—each with unique crop mutations

20+ Summer Cosmetics, permanent crafting system, and multiple quality-of-life improvements

One fun detail: Sam, a regular NPC, is officially “on holiday.” No explanation, no return date.

Whether this is a short-lived burst or a sign of a new Roblox titan in the making, one thing’s clear—Grow a Garden is in full bloom, and everyone’s noticing.

更新重点内容如下：

新增植物： 罗望子、猕猴桃、灯笼椒、玫瑰悦、甜瓜等

新增宠物： 拟态章鱼、金刚鹦鹉、螃蟹、猩猩，还有更多待解锁

新增道具： 日晒镜、天堂蛋、夏季种子包等

新增事件： 热浪、龙卷风、大风等天气变化，将触发不同的作物突变

20+ 夏季新装饰， 永久加入的合成功能，优化和性能提升一大堆

一个有趣的小彩蛋：NPC“Sam”去度假了……没人知道他啥时候回来。